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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,649

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $59,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,710

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $55,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterA8A8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $78,772 $124,157
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,300  
Active rear differential       1,300
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,209  
Active rear differential       1,210
Options (change) 129 270 1,300 1,300
Options (change) 84 175 1,209 1,210
Destination 625 625 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,649 $28,790 $86,875 $136,975
Total Invoice $25,710 $26,805 $80,856 $127,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,675
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterA8A8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine173hp H4230hp H4372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionA4M5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$27,649$28,790$86,875$136,975
Adjustments for Features-9000-11,075-16,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,749$28,790$75,800$120,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$44,200
Total Invoice$25,710$26,805$80,856$127,542
Adjustments for Features-8370-10,308-15,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,873$26,805$70,548$111,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0$41,188

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelForesterForesterA8A8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,145$5,245$16,320$22,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$11,075$16,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-8370-10,308-15,806

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in122.9 in
Length176.6 in207.4 in
Width68.3 in76.7 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.2 ft3

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